Jeff Baxter was separated from his mother at birth for what was considered standard practice of the day when women with tuberculosis gave birth. His father left arcitectual school to enter the workforce and Jeff was raised by his grandmother, a retired English teacher. Jeff talks about how his grandmother would never give him a straight answer to any of his childhood questions, but instead, she would answer all of his curiosities with a poem or story.

Jeffrey Baxter would become Kansas Teacher of the Year at age 64, only after postponing his retirement due to a personal struggle that was taking over his life. You will become inspired hearing Jeff talk about his upbringing and career as an educator.

The New Teacher Podcast features Anthony Arno interviewing nationally recognized teachers, the latest authores, and educational researhers. Become inspired by hearing the stories of their success and failure. Each episode features The FInal Minute before the bell, where guestsshare personal preferences during the final minute of the show.

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Sandra Hall did not take the traditional route to become a teacher, as her background is in business administration. Her husband serves in the US military and they lived for 10 years in Germany. It wasn't until she returned back home to the states did she begin her teaching career.

The New Teacher Podcast features Anthony Arno interviewing nationally recognized teachers, the latest authores, and educational researhers. Become inspired by hearing the stories of their success and failure. Each episode features The FInal Minute before the bell, where guestsshare personal preferences during the final minute of the show.

The New Teacher Podcast is excited to announce a brand new sponsor. Since its launch in 1980, the Rubik's® Cube has twisted and turned its way into over 400 million hands worldwide and has continued to fascinate, bewilder and challenge millions of people. You Can Do The Rubik’s Cube is a U.S. educational outreach program in 10,000+ schools teaching youth how to solve the Rubik's Cube so they can experience the many benefits of this accomplishment. Math, STEM and Art lessons have been designed using the Rubik's Cube to help teachers engage students with an interactive and tangible way to learn critical math concepts as well as 21st Century Skills. For a limited time, New Teacher Podcast listeners can take advantage of the FREE 6 week lending library program where teachers can borrow sets of 12, 24, or 36 cubes for your classroom or after school club. Loaner sets include an Instructional DVD, curriculum guide, over 20 related activities, sign out sheets, posters, and a certificate template. Simply click here and use the checkout code PODCAST to receive a pre-paid return postage label.